THE RESEARCH AND TRAINING EXPERIENCE:  Postdoctoral Fellows will develop knowledge of and skills in drug abuse research through hands-on experience and formal training.  Working closely with senior project directors, Fellows participate in on-going research and develop their own research projects.  Examples of on-going projects include studies related to drug abuse and crime, intravenous drug use, HIV/AIDS, prenatal and maternal drug use, treatment of mentally ill drug abusers, teen drug use and psychosocial health, and evaluations of several treatment programs.  In-house training emphasizes field data collection, statistical analysis, computer use, program evaluation, professional writing for publication, proposal writing, policy-making, and the practical application of these skills.  Fellows are encouraged to carry out their own projects, conduct their own research, and submit grant proposals to funding sources.  In addition, Fellows may audit classes at NYU on drug abuse research, related substantive topics, and research methodologies as deemed necessary to round out their professional expertise.

BENEFITS:  Fellows will receive an annual stipend ranging from $56,484 (with no postdoctoral experience) to $68,604 (with 7 years experience), health insurance, tuition and fees and research-related support.  Fellowship appointments are made for a period of 12 months and renewable for up to another two years.

APPLICATION:  While it is not essential to have written a dissertation on some aspect of drug abuse, candidates must have completed doctorates and have a serious interest in a career in drug abuse research.  Minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply.  Click here to view application instructions.